Unintended Consequences: The Economic Impact of the Sugar Tax on Small Stores and Bakeries in Mexico

You enter a small opening tucked in the corner of a busy street in Mexico City. To your left, you see small shelves lined with cans of beans, snacks, and produce. To your right, you can see a plethora of single-use personal care items crammed above a shelf of pet food. Your nose starts to tingle and you feel your eyes drawn to the counter where you see a basket of freshly baked goods. From behind the counter, a pair of weary-yet-pleasant eyes tracks your journey through the tiny space....